Identity area
Reference code
MT NAM LCM-278-39
Title
Testimoniale (Testimony)
Date(s)
- 01/07/1701 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 legal process (ff.371-374)
Context area
Name of creator
(1697-1814)
Administrative history
It was a mercantile tribunal of the country. It was composed of a judge and two consuls who were supposed to be well versed in mercantile affairs. In the case of appeals the parties could ask that a body of merchants be convened in the manner laid down… Read more
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Crew members of the vessel whose captain was Francesco Matthei, testify on Agostino Balsamo, agozzino, and his custody of the captured slaves found on board.
Conditions of access and use area
Language of material
- Latin
- Italian
Script of material
- Latin
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Physical description: dimensions: 32cm x 22cm; support: paper; condition: water damage, fraying edges.
Notes area
Note
Probably a Supplicatio presented to the Grand Master.
Access points
Genre access points
Description control area
Dates of creation revision deletion
Date of review: 20/02/2025
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
- Latin
Archivist's note
Catalogued by: Vanessa Buhagiar; reviewed by Samuel Azzopardi